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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.56 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.56 and 116.58 is: 174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.56 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.56 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.56 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 58,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,238.70/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.90

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